The HD700 is a compact and relatively low cost video camera. It records HD video - 720p not 1080p - but this is fine for most consumer uses. Other key features: - large LCD screen (not touch sensitive) - digital image stabilisation in video mode - stereo sound recording - records video to SD and SDHC cards - video recordings are ISO standard format H.264 / AAC - 5x optical zoom - light and pocket friendly - no screw thread for add-on lenses - base unit for easy charging and TV interface has composite and HDMI outputs - unit can be charged directly without using the base unit